Tips for Recovering Hair After Radiation

As mentioned earlier, there really isn’t much you can do about hair loss if you are undergoing any sort of therapy that involves radiation. The best way to deal with it is to accept it and hope that it is all for a better future. There are however ways in which you can help to minimize your hair loss and also keep as much of your hair as possible.

The first and most important thing to remember is that you must keep your hair and its associated roots and follicles away from as much stress as possible. The first thing you can do is to change your shampoo to a baby shampoo that is good and mild. You should avoid combing your hair but instead use a wide angle brush so you don’t accidentally pull any hairs off unnecessarily. You should use a soft and fine weave cover for your pillow so your hair can glide on it when you sleep. You should use sun protection cream on your scalp if you are going to be exposed to the sun for long periods of time. You should avoid using hair dryers. You should also avoid any chemical enhancements or beauty products on your like dyes etc. Lastly you should cut your hair to a shorter style so gravity doesn’t exert as much force on your hair.

When and if baldness starts to set in then it might be time to have to total clean shave or start wearing a hair piece. To those who have never even considered wearing a wig before the idea of putting something on your head and act natural about it might be quite strange but trust me in saying that after a while you’ll feel rather naked without it. The trick to get your hair to the right short style before you actually need a wig. That way you can ask your hair stylist to make the wig follow the exact same style that you had previously so people won’t get a shock and start questioning you about the wig. Sometimes shopping for a wig can be quite a strange experience so there are actually specially set-up services that can come to your doorstep with the wigs so you can make your selection in private. Lastly you must make sure that your wig is comfortable for you and doesn’t irritate your scalp so you can keep with it for the long haul waiting for your new hair to grow back.

When your own natural hair grows out it is very important that you care for it well so that it grows back to its original luster. You may notice that the first hairs that grow out may not be the exact same color or thickness as your old hair but understand that in time when your follicles have fully recovered your hair will return to its original thickness and color. There are some important pointers that I’d like to impart so you can care for you new grown hair so it will grow back to the past glory. Firstly, try not to get yourself too dirty and limit your hair washes to twice a week only. Again, only use baby shampoo that is very mild. You should brush your hair with a rounded tip brush so as to massage your scalp into rejuvenating. It is also very important to no use too much gel or even consider dying your hair at this crucial moment. Let it grow out until it is back to its normal color and thickness then do whatever you wish.

I believe if you follow these simple tips that you will be able to minimize the impact of the hair loss initially and get your full body of hair back after radiation as fast as possible.